Exhale and engage the elbows by pressing them to the inside of your knees. Press your palms together to create resistance.

Hold this pose for up to 5-10 slow breaths.

To exit, inhale and place your palms on the floor or knees for support. Exhale and release into a forward bend by pressing through the feet and leading with the tail bone. Turn your toes to face the front of your mat.

VARIATIONS

Bind the arms around the knees by reaching the torso through the thighs with arms extended in front of you. Draw your knees into your under arms. Scoop your arms around and reach for the back of the heels or fingertips/palms to the floor.